Hi Elana (2021.02.11_18:12:34_+0000) > - Stefano: Update python-policy to describe "python3-full".
I have prepared a policy MR for this: https://salsa.debian.org/cpython-team/python3-defaults/-/merge_requests/8 It catches up on the current split situation, too. diff --git a/debian/python-policy.dbk b/debian/python-policy.dbk index 875b281..8b67f4a 100644 --- a/debian/python-policy.dbk +++ b/debian/python-policy.dbk @@ -233,17 +233,28 @@ some exceptions. </para> <para> - Excluded are modules that cannot be included for licensing reasons - (for example the <literal>profile</literal> module), for dependency tracking - purposes (for example the GPL-licensed <literal>gdbm</literal> module), or - that should not be included for packaging reasons (for example - the <literal>tk</literal> module which depends on Xorg). + Excluded are modules that cannot be included for licensing reasons, + for dependency tracking purposes (for example the GPL-licensed + <literal>gdbm</literal> module), or that should not be included + for packaging reasons (for example the <literal>tk</literal> + module which depends on Xorg and the <literal>venv</literal> + module which depends on wheels to bootstrap pip). + Modules that would interfere with system package management (for example + <literal>ensurepip</literal>, when used outside virtual environments) are + modified to print a message explaining the problem and recommending + alternatives. </para> <para> Some tools and files for the <emphasis>development</emphasis> of Python modules are split off in a separate binary package <literal>python<replaceable>X</replaceable>.<replaceable>Y</replaceable>-dev</literal>. </para> + <para> + Modules only used for <emphasis>building</emphasis> of Python modules + (e.g. <literal>distutils</literal> and <literal>lib2to3</literal>) are + split into separate packages. + The <literal>python3-venv</literal> binary package depends on these. + </para> <para> Documentation will be provided separately as well. </para> @@ -255,6 +266,15 @@ the <literal>python3.<replaceable>Y</replaceable></literal> package that installs the executable. </para> + <para> + A <literal>python3-full</literal> binary package must ensure that the + entire Python standard library is available, including all modules + split into separate packages (but excluding modules excluded from + Debian for licensing reasons). + This package exists for the convenience of python developers, and + must not be used in dependencies by python module or application + packages. + </para> <para> The version of the <literal>python3</literal> package must be greater than or equal to 3.<replaceable>Y</replaceable> and lower than SR -- Stefano Rivera http://tumbleweed.org.za/ +1 415 683 3272
